South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
Tropical Modern home features rooftop deck with a skyline view
Buyers looking for a place to call home in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood have lots of condominiums to consider. But those looking for a single-family home in a neighborhood coveted for its walkability, world-class restaurants and family-friendly ambiance may find one hard to come by — until now.
A 5,749-square-foot Tropical
Modern home, recently built, was listed earlier this month for
$7.9 million. The gated home, at
819 Second St., has three levels plus a 1,250-square-foot rooftop deck. The home, which has three bedrooms and five baths, was designed by Miami architecture firm Choeff Levy Fischman.
“We went to great lengths to ensure this residence encapsulates some of the most desirable Art Deco features, like its connection to the street
A look at South Florida’s high-end real estate
and continuous facade, which integrating Tropical Modern touches,” said Raphael Levy, a principal of the firm.
Interior features of the home include a sculptural staircase, elevator, walnut flooring, specialty tile work, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a custom bar and smart home technology.
The rooftop deck includes a spa, summer kitchen, television and retractable awning, and it offers views of the downtown skyline and the sunset.
“This house provides the perfect balance between a single-family home and a condo lifestyle,” said Dina Goldentayer, an executive director of sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Miami Beach, who shares the listing with colleague Joseph
Schafer. “People love the high walkability score of the neighborhood, but sometimes they want to get out of a condo.”
Goldentayer said that the sellers, who built the home and currently reside in it, are selling due to the strong real estate market. “They love the home,” she said. “But because of the lack of inventory and extreme demand from buyers, they’re more than happy to test the market while they enjoy the property.”
Community
211 Broward announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Maria Johnston, chief executive of M. Johnston Consulting; Dr. Jamonica Rolle, academic dean of the Judson A. Samuels South Campus and Dean of the Communication Pathway at Broward College; and Kathy Salerno, director of community affairs at Broward Health.
Dade Heritage Trust announced three new board members, Larry Gautier, Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant, and Iris Guzman Kolaya. Gautier is senior vice president of NAI Miami. Cribbs-Lorrant is the museum executive director of the City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum. Zolaya is a freelance writer and researcher specializing in South Florida History.
Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County announced that Gregory Brown is the organization’s new chief financial officer. Brown has over a decade of experience with Habitat for Humanity affiliates, including as the chief executive officer for
Habitat for Humanity of Key West & the Lower Keys and as chief financial officer for Habitat affiliates in Miami and Columbus, Ohio.
Medical
Gynecologic oncologist Eleftheria Kalogera joined Miami Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health. Kalogera specializes in treating gynecologic cancers, including the surgical and medical management of ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers. Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute, Kalogera completed her training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
FoundCare Inc., a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, announced that psychiatrist Dr. Serge Thys Sr., who had previously been working part-time for the organization, was hired as the director of psychiatry.
Law
The Florida Bar announced new leadership, with Jacksonville attorney Michael G. Tanner sworn in as the Bar’s 73rd president and West Palm Beach attorney Gary S. Lesser as president-elect during the Bar’s hybrid 2021 annual convention.
Gordon A. Dieterle of Peter Feama P.A. was sworn in as president of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association.
Literary
Broward County Library’s Regional Manager Makiba Foster, was named a 2021 “Mover & Shaker” by Library Journal in the Digital Developers and Educators category, one of 46 library professionals nationwide selected for this honor. This annual award recognizes emerging leaders who are moving libraries forward for the next generation.
Marine
Kristina Hebert, chief operating officer for over 25 years at Ward’s Marine Electric in Fort Lauderdale, was named president and chief executive officer of the company. Ward Eshleman II, president and chief operating officer was named chairman of the board. Ward Eshleman III, chief sales officer, was appointed as vice president and chief operations officer. Trudy Eshleman, vice president and chief financial officer, will continue her role as CFO of the Fort Lauderdale-based family-owned company, founded in 1950 by Ward Eshleman Sr.
Industrial
Safety First Labs, a personal protection equipment and industrial chemical solutions company, named Mike Motta as president. Prior to joining Safety Labs First, Motta was chief commercial officer for Novalent Ltd. Before that, he led the North American food & beverage division of Zep as vice president North America F&B Division and was vice president of sales United Kingdom F&B for Diversey.
Law
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP announced the promotion of lawyer Cary D. Steklof, from associate to counsel.
Hospitality
Mizner Country Club announced that Daniyel Gavrilov was named the club’s new director of fitness. Gavrilov spent the past five years as the health club assistant director at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
Consultant
South Florida lobbyist and strategist Les Pantin announced the formation of a new government relations firm, Pantin Gov, that will focus on representing clients before Miami-Dade County and local municipalities.
Finance
Independent insurance and risk management agency Century Risk Advisors in Boca Raton named Joseph Markas as an account executive in the company’s commercial insurance division. Doug Sawyer was named commercial and private client adviser for strategic relationships.
Chambers
Laura Olsson, co-owner of the Swedish coffee house and café, Johan’s Joe, in downtown West Palm Beach, was named to the board of directors of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
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